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This question was prompted by a post that can be found here.
I think the basic question is this: When are we a pen-maker vs. a pen-turner vs. a pen-assembler?
For instance: Are we a pen-assembler if we get one of Toni's blanks? They are pretty much a finished product. Some light sanding, some CA, and assemble and sell. And it's a gorgeous pen. Same with some of Kallanshan's, Laserlinez, etc. blanks. They are pretty much the finished deal: insert a tube, sand, finish and sell. Again, gorgeous pens.
Are we a pen-turner when we buy the kit and the blank from someone else, do the cut/drill/trim/glue/insert/turn/finish routine, and sell the pen?
Are we pen-makers when we make a pen, start to finish, from our own resources (other than some of the transmissions, ink cartridges, etc.)? For this one I think of one-of-a-kind pen. Closed ends. Smitty. Etc.
Just wondering.
I think the basic question is this: When are we a pen-maker vs. a pen-turner vs. a pen-assembler?
For instance: Are we a pen-assembler if we get one of Toni's blanks? They are pretty much a finished product. Some light sanding, some CA, and assemble and sell. And it's a gorgeous pen. Same with some of Kallanshan's, Laserlinez, etc. blanks. They are pretty much the finished deal: insert a tube, sand, finish and sell. Again, gorgeous pens.
Are we a pen-turner when we buy the kit and the blank from someone else, do the cut/drill/trim/glue/insert/turn/finish routine, and sell the pen?
Are we pen-makers when we make a pen, start to finish, from our own resources (other than some of the transmissions, ink cartridges, etc.)? For this one I think of one-of-a-kind pen. Closed ends. Smitty. Etc.
Just wondering.